Country Coordinator (Level: Sr. Manager)
- Grameen Foundation
- 3 - 8 years
- Varanasi/Benaras
- 3 years ago
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Job Description
About the Opportunity: GFI is implementing a long term (4 years) & large-scale research & implementation project in India that aims to bring sustainable agriculture to scale by identifying, evaluating, and promoting promising pathways for digitally supported agricultural advisory services that effectively and efficiently empower female and male smallholders to make informed decisions and sustainably increase their agricultural productivity, income, and climate resilience through the uptake of sustainable farming practices.
Job Summary: The main function of the Country Coordinator will be to support the smooth implementation of the project in India and the incumbent will be expected to lead the stakeholder management, donor communication, and coordinating with the operations and research teams at GFI. Some of the other responsibilities will include portfolio management, providing technical oversight, data management & analytics, relationship management, mentoring subordinates, knowledge management, and project documentation. This we are looking for a seasoned professional having knowledge of Agriculture and Agri value chain, digital advisory domain with experience and skill in executing projects on Digital Agriculture and Research.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Use strategic thinking to translate ideas and concepts from research and/or practice/policy into concrete actions and plans, and anticipate long-term challenges and trends to develop appropriate strategies.
- Keep up to date on relevant research, policy, and best practice related to FPO strengthening, digital & climate-smart agriculture, and suitable market linkages and facilitate learning and dissemination activities to create wider sector-level impact.
- Develop detailed project plans with associated milestones and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure goals are met using Project Management tools.
- Create and manage budget and ensure all spending is within guidelines. Manage internal budget review process on a monthly basis and donor reporting.
- Project Management Lead and manage large-scale programs within India.
- Relationship Management Manage relationships and partnerships with stakeholders including donors, and state and central government institutions for policy discussions.
- Manage field team to ensure Organizational objectives are met; educate and encourage team for skill up-gradation and track teams performance.
- To connect with relevant State and central government institutions for policy dialogues.
- Prepare reporting documentation and lead regular stakeholder discussions with partners, including but not limited to Monthly Updates and Quarterly Reports. Ensure partners are involved throughout the process to create shared ownership of deliverables.
- Actively participate in internal Knowledge Exchange to share lessons learned and key findings of the project with external stakeholders (industry conferences, blogs, case studies, etc.) and support other GF representatives in internal and external communication.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- 7 to 10 years of relevant professional experience including extensive field exposure. Experience/ exposure to Agriculture based projects (Agri advisory, digital and climate-smart agriculture, Agriculture extension and research), etc.
- Bachelor/ Masters degree in agriculture or related disciplines. MBAs/ Post Graduates in Rural Management/ Forest Management will be given preference.
- Outstanding project management skills with exposure to digital agricultural advisory services.
- Ability to act as a representative of the project in public forums.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Deep commitment to the eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundations mission.
Reporting and relationships: The position reports to the Project Director.
Compensation: GFI offers a competitive compensation package.
Additional Comment: The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
How to apply: GFI is an equal opportunities employer. Interested candidates may apply by sending their updated resumes and letter of motivation to mg***e@gr**************n.in mentioning Country Coordinator in the subject line.
Job Classification
Industry: NGO / Social Services / Industry AssociationsFunctional Area: Project & Program Management,
Role Category: Other Program / Project Management
Role: Other Program / Project Management
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: B.Sc in AgriculturePost Graduation: MDS in Any Specialization, Any Postgraduate, Medical-MS/MD in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesiology, General Surgery, Aviation Medicine/Aerospace Medicine, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine, Lab Medicine, Urology, Obstretrics, Opthalmology, Maternity & Child Health, Orthopaedic, Pulmonary Medicine, Pathology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Dermatology, ENT, General Practitioner, Gyneocology, Immunology, Neonatal, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Radiotherapy, Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine, Radiology, Rheumatology, DM in Neurology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, Pediatric Cardiology, Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Pediatric Anaesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, Neuro Anaesthesia, Pulmonary Med. & Critical Care Med., Pediatric Nephrology, Reproductive Medicine, Virology, Pulmonary Medicine, Neonatology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Pediatric Oncology, Cardiology, Pediatric Hepatology, M.Ch in Hand Surgery, Gynaecological Oncology, Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology/Genito -Urinary Surgery, Hand & Micro Surgery, Burns & Plastic Surgery, Urology
Doctorate: Any Doctorate, Doctorate Not Required
Contact Details:
Company: GRAMEEN FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL IMPACTAddress: E-86,LGF,SUNCITY,GOLF COURSE ROAD,SECTOR-54, GURGAON, Haryana, India
Location(s): Varanasi/Benaras
Keyskills: Agriculture Fpo Project Management
Grameen Foundation
Grameen Foundation for Social Impact (GFSI) is a not for profit company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Grameen Foundation India Private Limited. Inspired by the work and ideals of Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, Grameen Foundation's mission is To enable the low income people, especially women,...
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